Junior Denim Designer

ALL SAINTS; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in the UK is seeking a Junior Denim Designer to support the creation of denim products. This role involves collaboration with designers, creating mood boards, and managing sample orders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Fashion Design and experience at an assistant designer level. Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role. The position offers a vibrant work environment and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Generous wardrobe allowance

Employee discount

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience at an assistant designer or senior assistant designer level on denim.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with different teams.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Designers to support design from conception to production.
• Create mood boards and draft sketches using research.
• Produce style boards and manage sample orders.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Design software proficiency (Illustrator)

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Illustrator

Job description

As a Junior Denim Designer you will be responsible for supporting the creation of our products in line with the brand strategic design brief, the commercial and aesthetic needs of our Brand. Junior Designers are passionate brand advocates with an aptitude for creating beautiful ranges, designing aspirational and captivating pieces and collections for AllSaints, alongside other duties. You share our passion for fashion! We look for individuals who can act as a brand ambassador and who are believers in the power of an amazing outfit. You'll have experience at an assistant designer or senior assistant designer level. You'll have the ability to work cross functionally with other teams and have great passion for our products. Day to day you will play a pivotal role in designing aspirational and captivating pieces and collections for AllSaints, alongside other duties. About the team: The Design department is the epicentre of our DNA and influences every part of our brand. We play a key role in setting the tone and direction of the brand visually, commercially and ensure that our customers receive the product they desire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with Designers to support the design and conception to production from our denim category
• Create mood boards, draft sketches, using trend research, competitive shops and catwalk inspiration
• Confidently produce style boards, taking ideas from concept through to tech and sourcing packs
• Source and place sample orders of raw materials
• Issuing of all styles with specs, swatches, layouts etc.
• Research, develop and design, including identifying key shapes for the season, colour, fabric and building a range to suit our customer base
• Build relationships with suppliers and mills, attending regular meetings with them
• Anticipate the needs of our customer using sales data, customer profile analytics and trend research to deliver commercial product ranges
• Work alongside the buying teams to react to sales information and present design ideas and develop products to drive the range
• Review the collections with the Directors and the Buying team

Qualifications

• A strong commercial background working from conception through to production at an Assistant Designer or Senior Assistant Designer level on denim
• A degree in Fashion Design with a specialist focus on denim is preferable
• Ability to work with Buying, Sales and Production
• A natural at building relationships internally and externally at all levels
• Collaborative in your approach when working in a team
• Proven experience of working with a technical team to fit all samples through to production
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to design to price point
• An entrepreneurial spirit always striving to do better
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident drawing by hand, but also proficient with Illustrator
• At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings – making our customers feel cool and confident, and if you share that belief we’d love to talk to you

Company Culture & Location

We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards. Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location: Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

Benefits

• A generous wardrobe allowance so you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day
• We are a disability committed certified employer
• Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service
• Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off
• Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva
• UNUM employee assistance helpline
• Life assurance cover
• Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts
• Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9‑5.30 pm
• Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust
• Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause)
• Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness
• Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders
• Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand. We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age. Even if you feel you don't tick all the boxes, we'd still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.